How Green is your supermarket? - Baker
Supermarket lorries travel the equivalent of two return trips to the moon everyday, according to Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary.
9 Mar 2004
News
Go ahead for GM crops defies public, scientific and Parliamentary opinion
Today's announcement by Environment Secretary, Margaret Becket, that the commercial growing of one variety of GM maize would be given the go ahead goes against the overwhelming advice from all sectors. Scientific studies, Parliamentary committees and the public consultation have all shown that the risks involved are too great. Before the maize can be grown, however, it has to be placed on the UK seed list which requires the agreement of the Welsh Assembly and the Scottish Parliament, neither of which is certain. There is also an opportunity for people to register objections.
9 Mar 2004
Did Blair silence David King under US pressure? - Baker
Reports in The Independent today claim that a leaked memo proves Downing Street attempted to silence the chief scientific adviser, Sir David King, after he warned global warming was more serious a threat than terrorism.
8 Mar 2004
Don't punish Shepway
Lib Dems in Shepway are launching a community wide campaign to stop the Labour Government shutting down Shepway. The campaign has started with the placing of a full page advert in the local press.
8 Mar 2004
Lib Dems to contest Town Council Elections
Shepway Liberal Democrats have announced that they will be contesting the elections taking place in June to elect Town Councils for Folkestone and Sandgate.
8 Mar 2004
Lib Dem Councillor's resignation "No Surprise"
The resignation of District Councillor Tony Baker from the Liberal Democrats has come as "no surprise" to the rest of the Lib Dem group.
8 Mar 2004
Dudley
BRSK Rollout - What do you need to know?
As BRSK rollout across the Dudley Borough, Cllr Priest and the Lib Dem FOCUS Team stand up for residents.
4 Nov 2023